Your video caught my eye. Something made me watch it. I recently lost my husband of almost 60 years and had to move into assisted living. The best thing is my apartment is on the second floor and I look out at nothing but trees. I think I was meant to see this. Thank you for your honesty.

@AlexBoonArt

10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your loss. I am glad you get to live in a place with a natural view. I hope you will see a lot of beautiful birds and watch the seasons change in your tree canopy 🙂

hello! high schooler here, just wanted to let you know that your video is exactly what i needed right now. i've been getting into ecology and conservation, and haven't so far found a creator who shared similar passions who i really resonated with, but this inspired me

@AlexBoonArt

5 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you! The world needs more young people getting involved in preserving nature, gives us all hope, so go for it! 😊😊

Wow, Alex, you are inspirational. I started Nature Journaling during Covid Restrictions and it has changed the way I look at nature. I have limited mobility, using a walker, but I bought a Swedish walker meant for outdoor terrain and it allows me to go further longer. But the main impact of Nature Journaling comes to me in my own neighborhood. Every few months I add a few more names of trees and plants into my memory and watch them throughout the cycles of the year. Watching you, Marley Peifer, and John Muir Laws, I have grown from loving the Edwardian Lady to paying close attention to oxalis, horse-chestnuts, dandelions, mockingbirds, redbuds, crows, dried leaves and dying tulips. Whatever I write about and draw stays with me and makes me a better steward of the earth. So, thank you Alex Boon and let us continue to give earth the attention it deserves. 💚🦉🌲

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for such a kind comment. Your story shows you don't need to walk massively far or go travelling round the world on these big adventures to experience nature. It can be found and enjoyed close to home, you find it by looking in detail at the little things others miss 😊😊

@millie9814

Жыл бұрын

Your comment also inspired me 💚

Your artwork is beautiful!

Happy to hear nature journaling has done so much for you. I've kept journals for 40 years, and it has helped to keep me grounded emotionally, and given more meaning to life. Your work is lovely.

@AlexBoonArt

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 That's amazing, I hope to hit the 40 year mark one day!

Thank You! You just described my own experience with nature journaling I’ve started this year. I loathe the city in Texas I live in now, but I now sketch my walks along the lake that’s surprisingly packed with diverse wildlife and I’ve come to feel settled and satisfied about where I am, because of it. But I thank you for taking it so much further by suggesting a way for younger generations to be more connected to nature. This is one of my favorite KZread videos ever - and so beautifully stated. (Your drawings are so varied and perfect for a journal, but I’m inspired by the amount of writing your journals contain!) 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Then, this may be one of my favourite comments ever 😄 Thank you very kindly, I am also very glad to hear that you have found nature close to home. Yes, I try to keep my nature journaling practice balanced between writing and drawing as I love both. I hope your nature journaling brings you joy 😊

@stephanie_smith

10 ай бұрын

I am sorry transitioning to Texas has been hard, and I hope you're settling in more and more. I know the summers here can be hard on those not native to the state. Texas has a lot of diverse terrain and nature, so I hope you are finding inspiration for your journaling. If you haven't already seen Palo Dura Canyon, I highly suggest it. As well as Lost Maples and the surrounding Frio area. BTW, welcome to Texas!

Yes! I am definitely inspired Alex, thankyou for putting into words something I have been doing, since I started my watercolour/ drawing journey almost a year ago.

@AlexBoonArt

Ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed the video 😊

This video is awesome. Congrats for sharing your unique, wise and very necessary point of view during these weird super technological times. 💚💚💚

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well I rely on technology just as much as anyone, or I wouldn't be on KZread at all, but I think the message I want to send is that we need to step away from it too and just spend time in nature, it's just so good for us to do that. Really glad you enjoyed the video 😊

This is wonderful! I think coming across this is just the habit/hobby that I have been looking for, thank you for sharing your journey.

@AlexBoonArt

2 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that! Do come and join us in the Nature Journaling Circle (the community part is free) for more inspiration 😊

Great video and love how you've framed Nature Journaling in terms of how it can have a positive impact on our own well-being as well as enhancing our connection to the natural world. I'm also really passionate about all of the above and your videos are motivating me to get back on the horse and give myself more time and space in the week to return to this practice which soothes my soul. Thank-you for raising your voice and showing up regularly - I'm really inspired by the work you are doing :)

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment. I hope you do get back to nature journaling soon 😊

I have been painting birds and botanicals and making nature journals without knowing the name of them. Thank you for your inspiration and words for what I am doing. We live in Tasmania and this last winter was a very difficult, it is spring and I have started en plein and at our local arboretum. Thank you again and yes you have inspired me. I’m taking others out too.

@AlexBoonArt

7 ай бұрын

I was exactly the same, I was following the idea I saw in Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady' and didn't realise it was called "nature journaling" until someone told me on Instagram and said I should use that hashtag to be found by more people! I hope you have a wonderful spring and summer, I must admit to being a little envious. Here in the UK we are in late autumn and this year we have mostly just had epic rain and flooding. I just want a bit of sunshine! Enjoy it for me 😄

And your words are so wise and helpful! Thank you!

@AlexBoonArt

3 күн бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

Alex. I visit natural areas near my house with my binoculars to observe the birds and other living organisms. Now I am inspired to keep a nature journal. Thank you.

@AlexBoonArt

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Very glad to hear that 😃

Greetings from Western Australia Alex so lovely to listen to you talk I could do it all day. I also discovered Ediths book by chance through another KZreadr and actually received it by mail only recently, its beautiful. I love to follow you as you may know by now. I think your art is stunning. Im so glad you left the urban sprawl behind you, you may not think you've changed but I bet you have.. even if its only confidence wise, and we are the more grateful to have 'met' you. Have you thought about getting any of your beautiful journals printed? I know they are a personal record of your days but we are all enthralled. I recently went to see a local doco, on the decline and demise of our black cockatoos as suburbia takes over their habitat and food areas, I cried through half of it, so sad. This afternoon we went for a drive (as I cant walk far these days) along our estuary and swamp lands near the beach where I am staying with my family. An area Im only visiting at the moment but have always wanted to visit, taking photos of kangaroos and birds, watching a willy wagtail de-licing or scratching a roo's back. The roo stood with neck stretched as he waved his paws in the air, he was in heaven, it was a delight to watch. Also along that stretch a few houses on acreage, horses, sheep, cows, geese and waterbirds and turtle & wildlife signs.. Thanks for a great and inspiring vlog even if its an oldie, have a great day and cheer up I believe winter is on its way out...hopefullymy way as Im over summer🙏🤗

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

That's very kind - I couldn't listen to me talk all day but I have to sometimes (when teaching and editing videos) 😂😂 I would love to get some journals published, I haven't really tried to yet! I could self-publish them and that is an idea for the future, maybe try traditional publishing first though I am not sure! That sounds like an amazing trip, it sounds inspirational to see so much wildlife. I am very happy to switch weather - I am done with winter, I am such a summer person! 😄

Yep overlapping, but I could bring the circles closer and I also have that book! 🙏💚 I'm struggling with the prospect of radiation treatment and all the miserable side effects. I was painting before being diagnosed a couple of months ago. I had left my job and was minding cats in a gorgeous old house in a picturesque country town. It was a lovely arty house with the kind of clutter that's inspiring and the sunroom and back courtyard were full of character. Now I'm staying with family recovering from surgery and it's a conventional house but happily there is a track through the gum trees that leads to a pine forest, so I walk there most days. I don't know what my life ahead will be but I hope getting back to painting and drawing the beauty around me will help give me uplifting thoughts and might become a way to earn a side income in the future. 🙏💚

@AlexBoonArt

12 күн бұрын

I wish you all the best with your recovery and I hope that some gentle nature journaling will get you back on track. Be kind to yourself and take it slow, especially with regard to income as that does put pressure on it. Go well and enjoy your creative walking 🙏🙂

@JGalegria

12 күн бұрын

@@AlexBoonArt Thank you for your kind thoughts 😊🙏🩵

Thank you for your wonderful and necessary posts and your lovely journals. The connection with nature is more essential than ever and i totally agree with all you have said. I'm lucky to be able to paint my environment and its my happiest time. I think nature is my religion and i was also inspired by Edith Holden's beautiful nature books.

@AlexBoonArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment 🙂

Thank you for sharing and for everything you do!

@AlexBoonArt

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching 😊

Thanks for your wonderful video, Alex. Your right about how nature journaling opens up our eyes to the world around us and makes everything more connected. Love your sketches and insights.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

This was so inspiring! Great video! 🙌🏻

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Alex thank you so much, you have certainly inspired me to begin!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely delighted to hear that! Good luck and have fun 😊

OMG, thank you! Its even calming just seeing this! ❤

@AlexBoonArt

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Thank you, Alex. Wonderful, delightful, and heartfelt overview. I love the premise that it’s your nature journal so create and write what you want. Explore your own mind and talents while you relish the natural world around you. 🙏

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad the effort into this video is paying off well, and I defintiely want to make the point that a nature journal is super indivisual and there are no rules 😊😊

Thank you Alex, what an inspiring video. I am inspired! Your words are so timely for me, just what I needed to hear especially now the weather will be getting better.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad to have inspired you, hope you do get out and enjoy the improved weather 😊

Great video Alex! So agree with what you say.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Louise 😊

Wonderful video Alex. Super inspired by this 💚

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Great video Alex! Well organized, thoughtful, personal and impactful! Lots of important ideas in here! I'm gonna share this!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marley! Please do share, very kind 😊🙏

@KimsNJAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, a really thoughtful explanation and sharing of your personal nature journaling journey. 🌳✏️💚 It's changed my life too! I certainly feel like my self is much closer to nature these days thanks to this practice. With a similar background and goal to you I'm glad we can do this together! 🤗

Thank you so much for the inspiration and direction, Alex!

@AlexBoonArt

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing it :) just WOW!!!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

You’re so sincere with your experience and authentic. Thank you for this video.

@AlexBoonArt

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

Your words and journals are inspiring! Also enjoyed your beautiful studio setting, the open journal behind you and the video clips of nature in the UK.

@AlexBoonArt

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

This was very inspirational Alex. I have always felt extremely connected with nature and do lots of painting. I haven’t thought about all the points you’ve made here but I’m so glad I heard this video. Thank you for sharing.

@AlexBoonArt

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome 😊

Lovely video & artwork. Thank you for putting yourself out there!

@AlexBoonArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed watching 😊

Thank you for this video, its very inspiring!

@AlexBoonArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Very inspiring, Alex. I love your nature specific journals! I have done nature sketches over the years often mingled in with other subjects in my sketchbook, however, your video makes me want to dedicate more time to a specific nature journal. Thanks.

@AlexBoonArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment 🙏 I hope you enjoy your nature journaling 😊

Thank you for your inspiration and sharing. It has certainly made a tremendous impact on my life. Keep teaching connection with nature, we have never needed it more.

@AlexBoonArt

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and I certainly plan to keep going in just that way 😊

I’m definitely inspired by this , my sketchbooks are so random. What a beautiful thing to look back on. Thank you for this great video!

@AlexBoonArt

5 ай бұрын

Very happy to hear it 😀 You're welcome, thanks for watching 😊

Thank you for beautiful and interesting video love love ❤️

@AlexBoonArt

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 😊

This is one of the most calming things I've seen all day! I literally felt my mood just shift! Thank you so much for this!

@AlexBoonArt

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Just so you know, I've got another one like it coming out this Thursday 😊😊

Yes! I am inspired! I'm glad nature journaling has helped you so much. I live in southern California, and this past week I have been walking and noticing so many wildflowers (I love to get down and observe the tiniest ones!). I photograph them to draw or paint later, but I'd like to try field sketching more. I think the Oak Trees would be the most challenging for me - I get lost in all the branches! We've had an unusual amount of rain this year, and everything is fresh and green. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and talent and the great suggestions. The Earth thanks you, too! 💚

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Sounds lovely! I mean to do a tree drawing workshop or tutorial sometime, there are methods you can use to keep track of the branches 😁😁

Fantastique video. Very inspiring. Thank you so much.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Fantastic video Alex! You are such an inspiration, I’ve always been interested in nature but when I first discovered your Instagram it made me want to get out there more ❤

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 That's exactly what I hope to do - inspire people to go out and nature journal. If I am doing that... I am happy 😊

Your art is beautiful. I'm not artistic enough to nature journal, but I am teaching myself to identify species of plants, animals and fungi by taking pictures and searching for them with Google Lens. It is amazing what you find when you mindfully observe the world around you. I am very interested in fungi in particular and I wanted to find some when out walking today. I was unsuccessful and gave up, but on my way back I spotted two blackbirds making a ruckus in the trees ahead. Curious, I walked towards them to see what they were doing. As I stopped to watch them, I caught an unmistakable whiff of mushroom scent. There, to my left, growing out of a rotting, fallen tree trunk, were two massive Dryad's Saddle mushrooms. I found so much joy in that moment, as small as it was.

@AlexBoonArt

18 күн бұрын

You don't need to be artistic to nature journal. If you haven't already, do check out this video I made with Mary, a 94-year-old non-painting nature journaler! kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIdmy6WwodiwopM.html This activity is for anybody and everybody with a passion for nature. Little moments like that with the blackbirds and mushrooms can be documented in so many ways, not only with art. All the best!

@magpiestudent9357

18 күн бұрын

@@AlexBoonArt Mary is amazing! Thank you for suggesting the video, it was lovely to hear her talk. Best wishes.

Excellent video, information and inspiration. I began seriously nature journaling in 2020 and now have done over a year of journaling everyday which most definitely is a psychological asset for me. Now I MUST journal everyday because it makes me feel better and being in nature makes me volunteer in our parks and to teach some nature journaling classes this year. Thanks for all your thoughts, experience, and beautiful art.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's so great doing it every day I quite often have to skip days now and really miss it when I do! Good luck with your classes this year 😊

Beautiful and inspiring. Starting mine soon! Thank you so much. I hope you are doing well.

@AlexBoonArt

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope you have a great time with yours 😃

So lovely ❤ Thank You for the video. Greetings from Panama

@AlexBoonArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

proud to have clicked the like button and change it from 999 to 1k. thanks for the vid.

@AlexBoonArt

7 ай бұрын

Nicely done, thanks 😁😁 You're welcome!

I'm inspired! I have been looking at nature journaling the wrong way, discouraged by my limits as an artist. Now I will pick up a pencil and notebook utilize them to deepen my connection with nature, not worry so about it's merits as representational art but focus on the therapeutic and, dare I say, spiritual merits. Thanks Alex!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

That's perfect! Please do, never let art limitation stop you (it's never as bad as you think in any case!) This is a little like "being too stiff to stretch", the remedy is to do so anyway and keep practicing. If you enjoy what you do, you'll find you get better naturally with no strain. I wish you all the best with it 😊

Your are very inspiring and it is so nice of you to take the time to show others of us to see what is really in our world. Thank you.

@AlexBoonArt

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thank you for the lovely comment 😊

You seem like such a sweet person ☺️ I really feel like nature journaling is something that would make me so happy because I already love spending time in nature so much and I enjoy it a lot to observe the seasons and I also love art🌿. Thank you for inspiring me, I will definitely give it a try!

@AlexBoonArt

5 ай бұрын

Aww thank you! It sounds like the perfect fit for you 😊 My best advice: go easy on yourself and enjoy the process rather than expecting a 'result' right away. It's a great path to be on, so enjoy 😃🌱🎨

This is encouraging and helpful for nature lover, homeschool mama, artist beginner. We use Charlotte Mason style education and have dabbled in nature journaling for the past few years, but making more effort this year. Your art work is beautiful, thank you for sharing.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hadn't much heard of Charlotte Mason (not having or teaching kids much myself) but have looked into her methods since seeing your comment, thanks so much for mentioning her I am fascinated now! 😊

Thank you

@AlexBoonArt

Ай бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

Last year i made an advanced training as an clinical forest therapy guide and part if that training was the so called sit spot exercise. Afterwards i had to journal about my experiences while staying outside. I was a very perceptive person even befor the training but regularly visiting the same place over the span of half a year really did something. Beeing more aware of small changes etc. I really want to continue with this and other sensory practices but i am also someone who loves to stay at home ;) so i have to kick myself sometimes to do so hahaha

@AlexBoonArt

4 ай бұрын

That sounds just like the sort of thing I do. You can do this sort of thing without going too far from home too, until you get more motivated to start exploring 😊

Thank you I was really inspired by your video and it was just what I needed to hear as I quit my job and I am looking for a new path. 🌱

@AlexBoonArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you and best of luck with your new path 😊

Amazing video. Its so sad how restricted we are to the woods in my part of America. I use to spend all my time out in the woods things have changed so much. But we wil keep trying to make a difference with whatever we have left. Nature is a piece heaven on earth.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Well said! I am not sure what you mean by restricted to the woods, and what has changed? I'm curious to know 😊

I have just discovered you and really think that this could be something I can do and enjoy. Many thanks for sharing. If I manage it for more than a few times I will let you know!!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! I hope you enjoy giving it a try. If you need any help, I've got a beginner's course available on my website and Patreon 😊 Best of luck!

Great to find your channel! cool just to see liked minded artist.

@AlexBoonArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, your channel looks really cool. I will definitely catch up with some of your videos. You look like you're doing pretty well here on KZread, I have a lot to learn yet 😅

First video and the first 2 minutes of your video I have seen of you I am now a subscriber *Edit-videos to video

@AlexBoonArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing 😊🙏

I am inspired I have anxiety and depression and I think this would help me. I love to walk on the woodland and take photos but I never thought of drawing it.

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, hope that you give it a try and see how it goes 😊

"You would have created space for ..." is exactly what choice is all about! Thank you for sharing your journey. Love the content.

@AlexBoonArt

11 ай бұрын

That's exactly it 😊 You're welcome and thank you 🙏

@sarahyip2825

11 ай бұрын

After viewing the nature books here, I told myself that I will never be the next Edwardian lady to produce a near enough Nature Journal. Never! And that honesty propelled me in the right direction. With my yet unused watercolour pen brushes I was led to capture my stalk of ginger plant right onto the empty title page space of a new book I was reading! Happened to be first time doing Nature Journaling in colour! The first stroke is the hardest but yeah THIS will be my style for now-two activities in one-personalising the pages I read along with renditions of stuff from my garden 🌱 It's better than doing on a blank art book! Feel proud of myself but mostly feel happy that I got nature right here beside me 🌱

@AlexBoonArt

11 ай бұрын

@@sarahyip2825 Sounds perfect, no reason why any of us can't be "the next Edwardian Lady", it's certainly on my dream list 😄 Well done for getting started, it'll be a really nice memory when you come back to your decorated book 😊

I love this, I now want to start a nature journal, problem is I live in Sweden, and it usually is very cold during the winters, but perhaps I can take pictures during my daily walks when it is really cold? Thank you Alex!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah of course, some of my journals are just all from photos. Don't let it stop you, you can just write a little bit and/or draw from photos after you get home 🙂

This is incredible, very inspiring. I love that marbled cover sketchbook, where did you find it?

@AlexBoonArt

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😃 I actually made the binding of that sketchbook. I sometimes buy soft cover sketchbooks and make them hardback myself, then I can choose how they look. I bought the marbled paper from a specialist store. I do intend to film the process next time I cover one 😊

Thnaq

🙏💙

@AlexBoonArt

4 ай бұрын

🙂

Is it ok if try to take photos to print them out or to dry the plants and glue them into the journal?Im horrible at drawing, but i really want to connect to nature more and to feel good about myself and what im doing😅😅😅You inspired me to try it,because i want to build a good habit im proud about😅❤❤❤❤

@AlexBoonArt

5 ай бұрын

It is OK to do whatever you want to. There aren't nature journaling rules! Just have a great time and get noticing things 😊😊😊

@devaki1206

5 ай бұрын

@@AlexBoonArt Thank you!🥰🥰

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you Alex for caring and sharing. Your inspiring story and uniques passion for art and the natural world is infectious. I run an online community called Nature Connection World with nearly 700 members. Would you like to promote and host one of your online courses on the platform for members and their friends? Let me know if you’re interested and we can have a chat about how to make it happen - warm regards, Ian 🤠🙏🏻🌱

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, sounds great, definitely something to explore. We would need to talk over the details. Could you drop me a line via my website and we can see if we can work something out? alexboonart.com/contact Thanks 😊

Fantastic! This was such a wonderful video. Thank you so much! And yes, I am definitely inspired! 👍 Followed you on Instagram and signed up for your mailing list. 💛

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you 😊

This video really inspires me Alex. I have been struggling with myself as far as finding direction in combining my art and love of nature, so listening to your story and seeing you growth process is really helpful. Unfortunately due to the poor exchange rate of our SA currency, it is not economically possible for me to take part in a lot of what you offer, but I can and do follow you on IG and now discovered I can watch videos such as these, so that is marvelous! Keep up your wonderful work!!

@AlexBoonArt

18 күн бұрын

Hi Lynette, thank you so much for engaging with my content. There is a way around the currency issue in my NJC Community Support Scheme, in which you can apply for a free month so that you can still get access to some of the content and learn. You can find out more about it here www.patreon.com/posts/support-scheme-105774156 😊

@lynetteharpur7452

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexBoonArt Thanks so much Alex.

Thanks for sharing on this subject and showing how versatile nature journaling can be! It’s helped me to actually make art daily AND learn about this beautiful world around me😃!!

@AlexBoonArt

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad to hear how much nature journaling is working for you too 😊

Thank you

@AlexBoonArt

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome 🙂